Finding the Third Proportional to 84,850 and 128,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,850 and 128,348 is: 194,145.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,850 : 128,348 = 128,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,850/128,348 = 128,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,850x = 128,348 × 128,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,850x = 16,473,209,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,473,209,104/84,850 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 194,145.07
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